GRE Word List
CALLUS
a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
The meaning of the word callus is a thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| faction | a party or group (as within a government) that is often contentious or self-seeking : clique |
| austere | stern and cold in appearance or manner |
| convivial | relating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| expertise | the skill of an expert |
| conventional | formed by agreement or compact |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |